Chicken Piccata
Chicken piccata is a bright and flavorful dish that's always a hit!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken cutlets, or 6 small boneless chicken breasts
- Fine salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 4 tbsp butter, cold, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°F.
- Sprinkle the chicken cutlets on all sides with salt and pepper. If using small chicken breasts, pound them gently between sheets of plastic until 1/4-inch thick.6 chicken cutlets | Fine salt | Freshly ground black pepper
- Put the flour in a small bowl or plate and dredge the chicken, coating all sides. Shake off excess flour.1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet. When the oil is hot and shimmering but not smoking, add 3 of the chicken cutlets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to an oven-safe platter or pan. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and chicken cutlets. Tent the chicken with foil and place it in the oven to keep warm while you make the sauce.4 tbsp olive oil
- Pour off any excess oil, but don't wipe the skillet. Add the wine to the skillet and return it to medium heat. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 1 to 2 minutes or until it has reduced to a tablespoon or two. Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced and flavorful, about 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.1/4 cup dry white wine | 1/2 cup chicken stock | 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice | 2 tbsp capers
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter a little at a time, stirring until it has melted and blended into the sauce a bit. Add the parsley and spoon the sauce over the chicken.4 tbsp butter | 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 601kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 57gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 1042mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 603IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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